What You Will Do
On this full-day tour you will see the picturesque villages of Varenna and Bellagio. We will meet at 10:30 am in Como city and go with the fast boat/hydrofoil directly to Bellagio (50 min). There, we will do a walking tour. After a break for lunch, we will take a ferry to Varenna (15 min). Then, we will return with hydrofoil boat to Como showing you all the villages with their historic villas and famous gardens on Lake Como during the trip, e.g. Villa of G. Clooney, Villa Balbianello (Star Wars and James Bond), Villa Carlotta etc.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
The guide will wait for you in front of the Armani Store on the central square Piazza Cavour.
1
Bellagio
1 hour 30 minutes
In this famous village we will walk through the narrow streets and picturesque staircases, enjoy the view from the Promenade Europa and stop at the L.F. Kennedy monument.
2
Basilica di San Giacomo
20 minutes
We will visit the main church in Bellagio, the Basilica di San Giacomo. Architectural style and main art pieces will be explained.
3
La Punta Spartivento
20 minutes
We will visit the most beautiful panoramic viewpoint of Lake Como (view of the Pre-Alps and the villages Menaggio, Varenna and Tremezzo). At this point a restaurant is located, where visitors can stay for a typical Italian lunch (specialty: lake fish). Or they can choose any other restaurant/bar nearby (lunch break 1-1.5 hours).
4
Varenna
1 hour 30 minutes
We will visit the most romantic town on Lake Como with its winding staircases and the famous Lovers Walk.
5
Chiesa di San Giorgio
20 minutes
We will visit the main church in Varenna, the San Giorgio Church. Architectural style and main art pieces will be explained.
6
Lake Como
2 hours 30 minutes
During the boat ride, travellers will have a chance to admire the particular landscape mix of Lake Como with its pre-alpine and Mediterranean features Villages on the lakeshore will be pointed out and its historic/famous villas described (e.g. Villa d'Este, ex-villa of G. Versace, villa of George Clooney, Villa Carlotta, Villa Melzi etc.).
7
Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista
20 minutes
We will visit the oldest church in Varenna, the Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista. Architectural style and main art pieces will be explained.
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